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VK54 UGY

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,759 mi
Last recorded87,759 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UGY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,238 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,412 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,740 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 22,740 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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VK54 UGY is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK54 UGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK54 UGY registered?

VK54 UGY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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